travel42 Hotel Review: Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Phulay Bay was the first of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties. These exclusive offshoots aim to offer the ultimate in personalized service and luxury in rare, scenic locations. This is Marriott's answer to the deluxe boutique-hotel initiative. The subdued design is dominated by burgundy, purple and orange colors.

The property is a 45-minute drive from Krabi International Airport and a two-hour drive from Phuket. Some people arrive by boat, although the ...